Merging form and function beautifully, every Power Series model includes innovative self-cleaning features, powerful air circulation, quiet blowers (under 1 sones on low), and contemporary styling. Refined form and industry-leading functionality are sure to complement any kitchen, as well as the individuals who cook in them. The Cyclone models have performance to match their ingenuity, utilizing a powerful 650 cfm vent fan. Centrifugal blowers automatically liquefy cooking residue without complex filters. Simply spray detergent into the no-stick blowers while on low speed, and the residue will collect for easy disposal. Incandescent lighting illuminates your cooking surface with brilliant light. Modern, clean lines provide the perfect complement to any interior, while four popular colors, three sizes, and three ducting options make it one of our most versatile models. This model is now only available in Bisque or Stainless Steel.

Rated 5 out of 5 by reviewer Good experience
This is a fine hood, functionally great in my kitchen, even through the ducting pipes reverse direction on the way to the exit. The fan blades look like jet engine parts. The top does extend out enough to block ceiling light to the stovetop, so the installed lights in the unit become important. Replacement bulbs are 4.50$, but slightly brighter than the ones that come with it. If you are a light fiend, halogen may be the way to go. At highest speed you can certainly hear it, though I wouldn't rate it as obnoxious. For the money, it was a huge funtional and esthetic upgrate to my kitchen.
11/24/08

Rated 4 out of 5 by Mark High Quality - Impressive Product
I am very impressed with Zephyr AK6500 range hood. Wanted to replace the "microwave/hood" with something that really worked to clear heat and smoke from the range. I had never heard of Zephyr but found their products on the AJMadison site. By comparison with other hoods, here and at big box stores, I have to say that for the quality and features this is excellent choice.
Installed it myself, so two very minor issues that I took 1 star off for (should be 1/2 really). The way the hood is made, in my view the mounting should not be done with any gap between the hood mounting surface and whatever it's mounted to. I mounted below a cabinet and that left about 3/4" of space between the metal of the hood and the cabinet frame. This caused significant problems bending the mounting points toward the cabinet. There is a reference to building out the mounts with 1" wood - take this very seriously - it will save you frustration, bent mount points and hood flexing and poor fit due to the metal distortion. I used stove bolts with nuts, BTW rather than the wood screws provided - more difficult but much more secure. The lights are another minor issue. I had read that some hoods had lights difficult to access for changing - these are not. But they are extremely short incandescents that are rarely used. I can buy these 40w bulbs locally, but don't want to - minimally I need fluorescent or LED. While some of the smaller LED's might fit without protruding dramatically, any that output the needed light level cost in the range of $30 each.
Overall very impressed with the ability of the hood to clear the kitchen of smoke and heat. The design and quality of the fans appear to be near perfect. The ability to eliminate the ridiculous thin metal "filters" is wonderful. The product looks handsome and of high quality - understated and very utilitarian, which I love. And the extra space between the range top and exhaust area is beautiful.
8/12/11

Rated 5 out of 5 by Greenqueen Love my zephyr
We needed a more powerful fan after purchasing a professional stove and zephyr fit the bill. Bought it in black and love the thin, sleek look. There's no lost space for cooking. The fans are powerful and rarely do we turn it on high. We don't cook a lot of greasy food, and I've not needed to clean the grease traps yet.
The unit was not fun to install, we needed to call a friend to help hold it in place, so framing it out makes sense after the fact. As far as the lighting, two small halogen spots are the way to go, tho I am considering LEDs if I can find them.
1/12/13